appeal
gb/əpˈil/ us/əpˈil/
B1
English
~ 2000
fellebbez, megfellebbez, vonzerő, segítséget kér, felhív, fellebbezés, vonz, tetszik
VERB
B2
1
fellebbez
B2
megfellebbez
B2
Usage pattern:
to appeal [decision/verdict]
The company plans to appeal the court's ruling.
A cég fellebbezni készül a bíróság döntése ellen.
She decided to appeal the decision to the higher committee.
Úgy döntött, hogy a felsőbb bizottsághoz fellebbez a döntés ellen.
They will appeal the conviction next month.
Learner examples
I want to appeal the decision.
Fellebbezni szeretnék a döntés ellen.
He will appeal the court ruling.
Fellebbezni fog a bírósági döntés ellen.
They appeal the fine.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'appeal' with 'apply', but 'appeal' is about changing an existing decision, not asking for something new.
Meaning
Formally ask to change a decision
Collocations
appeal a decision
|appeal a verdict
|appeal a ruling
|appeal a conviction
Synonyms
challenge (More general; can be less formal than 'appeal'.)
Antonyms
accept (Means to agree with or not contest the decision.)
Themes
law
|justice
|government
Definition
To ask an authority to change a decision.
To make a formal request to a higher authority to change or reverse a decision.
NOUN
B1
2
vonzerő
B2
The new design has great appeal for younger customers.
Az új dizájnnak nagy a vonzereje a fiatalabb vásárlók körében.
Her natural charm is part of her appeal.
Természetes bája is része a vonzerejének.
The movie's appeal lies in its humor.
Learner examples
The park has great appeal.
A parknak nagy a vonzereje.
His smile has much appeal.
Nagyon megnyerő a mosolya.
The book lost its appeal.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'appeal' (noun) with 'appearance', but 'appeal' is about attraction, not just looks.
Meaning
Attractive or interesting quality
Collocations
widespread appeal
|emotional appeal
|mass appeal
|broad appeal
Synonyms
attractiveness (Focuses more on physical beauty; 'appeal' can be broader.)
Antonyms
repulsion (The quality of being unpleasant or unattractive.)
Themes
emotions
|arts
|marketing
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A quality that makes people like something or someone.
The quality of being attractive, interesting, or pleasing.
VERB
B1
3
felhív
B1
Usage pattern:
to appeal for [help/support/donations]
The mayor appealed for calm after the protest.
A polgármester a tüntetés után nyugalomra szólított fel.
They appealed for donations to help the victims.
Adományokat kértek az áldozatok megsegítésére.
He appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Learner examples
We appeal for help.
Segítséget kérünk.
They appeal for food.
Élelmet kérnek.
She appeals for peace.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes mix up 'appeal for' and 'apply for'; the first is about asking urgently, the second is about requesting something formally like a job.
Meaning
Ask seriously for help or support
Collocations
appeal for help
|appeal for calm
|appeal for donations
Synonyms
plead ('Plead' can sound more emotional or desperate.)
Antonyms
demand (A forceful request without politeness or persuasion.)
Themes
charity
|emotions
|communication
|relationships
Definition
To ask people in a serious way to help you.
To make an earnest or urgent request for help, support, or sympathy.
NOUN
B2
4
fellebbezés
B2
The lawyer filed an appeal immediately after the verdict.
Az ügyvéd közvetlenül az ítélet után fellebbezést nyújtott be.
His appeal was denied by the court.
A bíróság elutasította a fellebbezését.
They lodged an appeal against the tax ruling.
Learner examples
He made an appeal to the court.
Fellebbezést nyújtott be a bírósághoz.
The appeal was denied.
A fellebbezést elutasították.
She will file an appeal.
Meaning
Formal request to change decision
Collocations
file an appeal
|lodge an appeal
|deny an appeal
Synonyms
petition ('Petition' can be broader and less legal-specific.)
Antonyms
acceptance (Agreeing with a decision without challenging it.)
Themes
law
|justice
Definition
An official request to change a decision.
A formal request made to a higher authority to review and possibly change a decision.
VERB
B1
5
Usage pattern:
to appeal to [someone]
The idea of living abroad appeals to me.
Vonz a külföldön élés gondolata.
This style of music appeals mainly to teenagers.
Ez a zenei stílus főleg a tizenéveseket vonzza.
The product appeals to environmentally conscious buyers.
Learner examples
That movie appeals to me.
Tetszik nekem az a film.
The game appeals to kids.
A játék tetszik a gyerekeknek.
This car appeals to many people.
Meaning
Be attractive or interesting to someone
Collocations
appeal to customers
|appeal to children
|appeal to voters
Synonyms
attract ('Attract' focuses more on drawing attention; 'appeal' implies suitability or charm.)
Antonyms
repel (To cause dislike or avoidance.)
Themes
emotions
|arts
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make someone like or enjoy something.
To be pleasing, interesting, or attractive to someone.
Grammar
Dictionary form
appeal
IPA
GB/əpˈil/
US/əpˈil/
Syllables & stress
ap - peal (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (peal)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: appeal
- Plural: appeal, appeals
Verb
- Base: appeal
- 3rd Person Singular: appeals
- Present Participle: appealing
- Past: appealed
Word family
Expressions
appeal for mercy
1/əpˈil fɚ mˈɚsi/
fixed phrase
Urgently ask for kindness over punishment
To beg someone in power not to punish you harshly.
Examples
- The prisoner appealed for mercy before sentencing.
- They appealed for mercy, hoping for a lighter punishment.
file an appeal
1/fˈaɪl ən əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Submit formal request for review of decision
To officially ask a higher court or authority to change a decision.
Examples
- His lawyer filed an appeal immediately after the trial.
- They plan to file an appeal against the tax increase.
have mass appeal
1/hˈæv mˈæs əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Attractive to many people at once
To be liked by a very large number of people.
Examples
- The singer's music has mass appeal across generations.
- This product has mass appeal due to its simplicity.
make an appeal
1/mˈeɪk ən əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Issue a formal or urgent request
To ask people in an official or serious way for help or support.
Examples
- The charity made an appeal for more volunteers.
- She made an appeal for calm after the incident.
appeal to authority
1/əpˈil tə əθˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Use authority as argument support
To say something is true because an important person says it is true.
Examples
- He tried to win the debate by appealing to authority instead of giving evidence.
- Appealing to authority is not always a strong argument.
appeal to authority
2/əpˈil tə əθˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Use expert opinion as evidence
To support your opinion by saying that an expert agrees with you.
Examples
- He made an appeal to authority by quoting a famous scientist.
- Appealing to authority can be persuasive but not always correct.